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@jmb73 Hi, I'm wondering how you are now (5 yrs later)? I'm having Gamma Knife procedure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523395/

Discussion: Meningioma showing signs of re-growth

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 9 3:22pm

Has anyone had gamma knife treatment (and radiation) for a meningoma?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077374/

Discussion: Gamma knife for meningiomas

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: May 29, 2024

I had gamma knife done on three different areas 9 yrs ago and have had No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819976/

Discussion: Choosing how to handle a regrowth of a meningioma gamma knife/surgery

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Mar 2, 2023

Is Gamma Knife the one where they have to mold a mask to your face?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073998/

Discussion: Meningioma: Anyone else? I'm frightened

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: May 24, 2024

Hi How are you feeling ? What was your gamma knife treating ?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353066/

Discussion: Side effects of gamma knife treatment

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 21, 2025

Yes. Hopefully one and done. Are you having the Gamma Knife Procedure done?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1304375/

Discussion: Meningioma: Getting ready for radiation, any tips or advice?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: May 14, 2025

I'm going to check that gamma knife procedure with my doctor this week. Thanks!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338638/

Discussion: Glioblastoma stage 4 -my story so far

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

there is another option with gamma knife to have a mask rather than a “head frame”

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108180/

Discussion: I have a minimum eleven meningiomas is this normal?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 19, 2024

I had the Gamma Knife done for meningioma at the Mayo with very good results.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/155016/

Discussion: Meningiomas. Gamma knife or Cyber Knife. Which is more effective?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jul 11, 2017

I read that a meningioma can get to big to use a gamma knife what is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1484660/

Discussion: After brain surgery, Tips for washing your hair and head?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 17 10:43am

My drs told me they won't do gamma knife if the growth is too big.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273533/

Discussion: Watching a Meningioma Brain Tumor

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Apr 3, 2025

Hi Joan, I'm sorry to hear you're still having problems from gamma knife. My pin sites...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271892/

Discussion: Lump by screw from gamma knife surgery, anyone else?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Aug 16, 2019

Good question, Pedie. @mrser52 talks about the stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) experience here. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/meningioma-brain-tumor-on-right-trigeminal-nerve/ You might also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/84347/

Discussion: Anyone else diagnosed with acoustic neuroma, a benign brain tumor?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 12, 2018

Hello. I just had my follow up MRI and the tumors treated with Gamma Knife are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1144614/

Discussion: Share Your Brain Tumor type & Years since Diagnosis

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 20, 2024

Hello all, I went through the gamma knife procedure in February, a month and a half...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328487/

Discussion: Incidental find 7mmx6mm partly calcified meningioma

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jun 16, 2025

How do they decide between Gamma knife and proton therapy? I heard there was benefits to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205170/

Discussion: Cyberknife surgery for Meniogima side effects?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 6, 2025

Which surgury process is being dicussed? There are (3) that I'm aware of; Craniotomy, Gamma Knife...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926091/

Discussion: How did you prepare mentally for Meningioma surgery?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

@joetex: Thanks, for all of us who are on watch-and-wait and may need Gamma Knife. Makes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1491144/

Discussion: Have you had Gamma knife surgery? What can I expect?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 26 1:01pm

I believe that is why my neurosurgeon is pushing gamma knife. They don’t have proton therapy

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213577/

Discussion: Cyberknife surgery for Meniogima side effects?

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Jan 15, 2025

Thank you for that information. I have been talking to others locally, who have had gamma...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/94474/

Discussion: Meningioma - I'm scared to watch and wait

Support Group: Brain Tumor

Posted: Sep 22, 2017

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